The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here) - Page 95 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Towert7 · 03-21-2008, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer

Hmm, with the 180mm Nikkor and SB800 attached, the D200 is pushing 5lbs (I think), but it hasn't phased me yet. Next stop, 200mm F2 VR! LOL

Wow oh wow! I usually take walks around with my camera for an hour or two, so I like a light setup. I don't know how I would fare with a 5lbs+ rig. I give you credit!

lan · 03-21-2008, 04:04 PM

The 200 2.0 VR isn't that bad. It's about 6 and half lbs. What you really don't want to carry is the 300 2.0. It's about 16 lbs.

perplex · 03-21-2008, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by mbriant

For bad weather, there are usually 2 or 3 different type/sizes of camera/lens rain covers on ebay like this one. They make things a little more awkward, but they help keep the rain/snow out of your equipment. Some use clear plastic at the camera end so you can easily find controls.

Christy Lens and Camera Rain Cover - eBay (item 280192410194 end time Apr-13-08 13:12:49 PDT)

Sorry, I was worrying about the weather for myself. I don't want to go out in the pouring rain

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Anyway, I got this lens (80-200 f2.8 push-pull) today, only done a few test shots and I'm very impressed so far. Seems pretty sharp. Will do some more testing tomorrow

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M0T0XGUY · 03-21-2008, 10:53 PM

Wow those shots with the 80-200 look absolutely stunning, mbriant. If I'm looking for a new zoom lens under a grand, should this be my first choice?

mbriant · 03-22-2008, 01:19 AM

Wow those shots with the 80-200 look absolutely stunning, mbriant. If I'm looking for a new zoom lens under a grand, should this be my first choice?

It's MY favourite lens.

perplex · 03-22-2008, 01:01 PM

Just be aware that mbriant has the AF-S version which is quite a bit more pricey. However optically I don't think there is that much difference?

I've just acquired a push-pull version and in the process of testing it out

M0T0XGUY · 03-22-2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by perplex

Just be aware that mbriant has the AF-S version which is quite a bit more pricey. However optically I don't think there is that much difference?

I've just acquired a push-pull version and in the process of testing it out

Make sure to tell us how you like it.

perplex · 03-23-2008, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY

Make sure to tell us how you like it.

I don't really have anything to compare it to and I'm a beginner/unexperienced in photography. I'm just learning and really need to work on composition.

Build quality wise it seems very solid compared to my kit lens 18-70 and 50 1.4. Though the 50 1.4 is pretty good itself.

I took this shot of a cat yesterday, which I think is cool. I'm practising composition

. Also the sun just hid itself so I couldn't get it as sharp as I'd have liked.

ServinginEcuador · 03-24-2008, 07:17 AM

Shot these while walking around with the wife near here.

All shot with a D300 and 18-200 Nikon lens handheld. Tripod and monopod purchases are coming around SOON!

(I also posted them over at NikonCafe, but thought I'd share them here since I've not been around in almost two months.

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dj_mocok · 03-24-2008, 02:24 PM

I must admit I love my lens